Our under-21s fell to a 1-0 defeat to Ipswich Town at Mangata Developments Stadium as a first half goal from Tudor Mendel gave the visitors all three points.
The Tractor Boys made the stronger start to the game, and netted the eventual winner after 18 minutes, Mendel cutting in onto his left foot and curling an outstanding finish into the far top corner.
We pushed hard for an equaliser, with Max Dowman, Ceadach O'Neill and Andre Harriman-Annous all coming close to putting us on the scoresheet, but Ipswich held out to secure the win.
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